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Event aims to fund stem-cell therapy for Maxwell

Local boy born with cerebral palsy and HIE

The parents of a baby born with a rare medical condition are hoping to raise the funds they need to take him for stem cell treatment, only available in South America.

Edward and Naomi Perry's son Maxwell was born with cerebral palsy, and a severe case of HIE - a condition that reduces the blood and oxygen flow to the brain.

There's a fundraising event at Cycle 360 tomorrow, with a £15,000 target.

Dad Edward says the treatment is a costly process:

You can watch Edward and friend Hannah explain more to Manx Radio's Dollin Mercer about Maxwell's condition and the fundraising event below:

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